Friday, April 23, 2010

My husband would never eat this but I would!

Cheesy Rotini and Tuna

Cheesy Rotini and Tuna

photo by:
kraft
recipe by: kraft

What You Need!

1-3/4 cups tri-color rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
4 oz. (1/4 lb.) VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S FREE or KNUDSEN Fat Free Sour Cream
1/4 tsp. pepper

Make It!

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, combine all remaining ingredients in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 min.; stir. Microwave 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring after each minute.

DRAIN pasta. Add to tuna mixture; mix lightly.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion
To serve with a quick fruit salad, toss sliced bananas, apples and peeled kiwi with orange juice and ground cinnamon.

Another one I want to try

Spinach Pasta Toss

Spinach Pasta Toss

photo by:
kraft
recipe by: kraft

What You Need!

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup water
1 pkg. (9 oz.) baby spinach leaves (7 cups)
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend

Make It!

BRING tomatoes, pasta and water to boil in large saucepan; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or just until pasta is tender.

ADD 1/2 of spinach; simmer, covered, 2 min. or until wilted. Stir. Repeat with remaining spinach.

SERVE topped with cheese.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra
For a spicier dish, add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes or hot pepper sauce along with the tomatoes.

Recipies I want to try

"Healthified" Banana Nut Bread

44% less fat • 50% more fiber • 26% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. By peeling away the less healthy ingredients and making smart substitutions (such as egg whites for a whole egg), we know you’ll go bananas for this healthified bread! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 25 min
makes:1 loaf (16 slices)

1 1/2cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1teaspoon baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4cup sugar
1/4cup canola oil
2egg whites
1cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
1/4cup fat-free (skim) milk
1teaspoon vanilla
1/4cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted*
1.Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2.In large bowl, beat sugar, oil, egg whites, bananas, milk and vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into pan.
3.Bake 8-inch loaf 55 to 62 minutes, 9-inch loaf 45 to 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.



Healthified Peanut and Broccoli Slaw Wraps

75% less sat fat • 200% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. Sautéed edamame and broccoli slaw mix equals a high-fiber combo in these tasty Thai chicken-and-peanut sauce wraps.
Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:6 servings

10ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast strips
1/4teaspoon garlic powder
1/8teaspoon black pepper

Nonstick cooking spray
2cups packaged shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw mix)
1/2cup Cascadian Farm® frozen shelled soybeans (edamame), thawed
1/4teaspoon ground ginger
310-inch whole wheat flour tortillas, warmed*
1recipe Homemade Peanut Sauce (below)
1.Sprinkle chicken strips with garlic powder and pepper. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add broccoli, edamame, and ginger to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2.Spread tortillas with Homemade Peanut Sauce. Top with chicken strips and vegetable mixture. Roll up tortillas. Cut each wrap in half. Serve immediately.
3.Homemade Peanut Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. Heat over very low heat until melted and smooth, whisking constantly.
4.*Note: To warm tortillas, preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Heat in the oven about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Healthified Bean and Salsa Chicken Wrap

60% less sat fat • 60% less sodium than the original recipe—see the comparison. Give Mexican-inspired wraps a welcome smokiness with Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The canned, smoked jalapeño peppers, packed in a tomato-vinegar sauce, lend the blender bean dip a robust flavor.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:4 servings

1/2cup Homemade Progresso® Black Bean-Smoked Chile Dip (recipe below)
47- or 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
12ounces cooked skinless chicken or turkey breast, chopped (about 2 1/3 cups)
4cups shredded or torn romaine or whole fresh baby spinach leaves
1cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro
1/4cup Old El Paso® salsa
1.Spread Black Bean-Smoked Chile Dip on one side of each tortilla. Top with chicken, romaine, cilantro, and salsa. Roll up tortillas. If desired, secure with toothpicks.
2.Black Bean-Smoked Chile Dip: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin; cover and cook about 10 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro. Transfer onion mixture to a blender or food processor. Add one 15-ounce can Progresso® black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce; and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 3 days. Makes 1 2/3 cups.